Business Analyst (225-611)

A Business Analyst plays a vital role in improving an organization's processes and systems. This position entails working at the intersection of business operations and IT teams to enhance project completion while maximizing profits and efficiency. Business Analysts are responsible for analyzing data, making data-driven recommendations, and ensuring the successful implementation of new systems or strategies. Their work involves identifying areas where a company can improve its processes and helping to develop strategies that meet business needs and goals. A Business Analyst should possess excellent analytical skills, be detail-oriented, and have strong communication and problem-solving abilities to facilitate collaboration across different teams. This position often requires balancing multiple projects, requiring the ability to prioritize tasks effectively and work under tight deadlines. A successful Business Analyst adapts to ever-changing business environments and keeps abreast of new industry trends to provide forward-thinking insights to the company.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive analysis to identify business opportunities and improvement areas.
• Facilitate communication between stakeholders and IT teams to ensure clear understanding.
• Gather and document detailed business requirements for various projects.
• Develop strategic plans and propose solutions to meet business objectives.
• Monitor the implementation of project changes and evaluate outcomes.
• Collaborate with project managers to align on project scope and deliverables.
• Create and maintain detailed reports on project progress and performance metrics.
• Conduct cost-benefit analysis to support financial decision-making processes.
• Liaise with internal and external clients to understand business needs.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks that could impact project success.
• Stay updated on industry trends and new technologies to recommend improvements.
• Deliver training and support to users to ensure successful project integrations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• At least three years of experience as a Business Analyst or similar role.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret complex data sets.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Proven ability to solve problems and work within strict deadlines.
• Experience using data visualization tools like Power BI or Tableau.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies, such as Agile or Waterfall.